Okay, it's official, a pet in the office can make you more productive. It's a win, win for everyone, you get to hang with a puppy all day and your boss gets more work out of you. So if you need an argument to get a poochie or kitty in your office, we have some evidence for you! LOVE LIFE AND STYLE NEWS? KEEP UP-TO-DATE HERE. Marie-Jose Enders, who studies the relationship between animals and humans at Open University, said it's good for the work atmosphere to have a dog in the office. "Not only does your cortisol level drop when you stroke a dog," she told Business Insider. "You also produce more of the hormone oxytocin, which makes you feel more relaxed and happy." Also, if you've had a heated argument, or you find everything a little overwhelming just interact with the office pet and you could calm down. READ ALSO "If your boss is giving you a hard time, a dog can make it easier to put certain situations into perspective. You can just take a bit of space and walk the dog," said Enders. "An animal at work makes people more motivated and they like their work more and they experience less stress."